Wateree 11/4

On the advice of a fellow Crappie.com member, I broke down and bought a new I-Pilot trolling motor for my pontoon. I had held off because they are not cheap to buy, but I'm sure glad I did! Took my toy out yesterday for a shakedown cruise and couldn't resist wetting a hook. Used my new spot lock to anchor over some deep brush piles and managed to catch 10 crappies, with 6 very nice keepers. Took a break for lunch and then spent the afternoon using Autopilot to "drift" for catfish. The big boys were hungry, caught 8 total with my buddy catching a 41 lb PB. Overall, a great day of fishing and fun learning my new toy. Have pics, but not sure how to add them

Love my ipilot! Don't know how I fished without it! Congrats on the new toy!

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New toys are always fun to use. Even better is getting on some fish the first time out.

I love my Ulterra, glad you found some willing takers

Somebody gave you some good advice didn't they! I like mine and if I can get everyone on board trained to use it, then I can fish. LOL
Good luck with it and catch some more fish!
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Love them new toys but I have got no place to put any new ones. Glad you were able to get on some fish and bring some home

congrats on a good day on the Wateree

An ipilot is a must especially for crappie fishing.

Way to go Brian. That’s awesome. Glad you had so much fun.

Have bought 3 I-pilots so far (sold and bought boats) and wouldn't do without one. Congrats on your new toy. I know it will serve you well. It's a MinnKota!;)

Thanks Scotty for the advice. Good luck on your fishing trip next week!

Bought a standard powerdrive this spring. My wife got me the I-pilot add on for Father's Day, and it was still August before I had it installed. Wow, what a great fishing tool this is. I've yet to find anyone who has an I-Pilot who regrets that purchase! Enjoy your motor.